[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 67 (Thursday, May 13, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H2922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CREATING AND KEEPING JOBS IN AMERICA

  (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, one of the most important domestic issues 
facing us and our children and grandchildren is America's ability to 
compete in the world market.
  Over the last generation, Congress has passed laws and legislation, 
perhaps with good intentions, but with disastrous consequences, in the 
form of regulations and policies. These regulations and policies have 
made it difficult to stay competitive. We have divided the challenges 
into eight categories; and for a period of 8 weeks on the floor of the 
United States House, we will debate and vote on measures to change the 
system and make America more able to compete globally. Our goal is more 
high-quality, high-paying jobs. We call it Careers For the 21st 
Century.
  The eight issues are lowering the rising cost of health care; cutting 
bureaucratic red tape; lifelong learning for a skilled work force; 
applying fair trade policies; tax relief and simplification for 
reducing the burden on tax preparation; energy policy that will create 
700,000 jobs; research and development initiatives; and ending lawsuit 
abuse.
  Real solutions for real problems, so that American working families 
can make their dreams come true.

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